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CPT 32656 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Parietal Pleurectomy
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 32656

National average reimbursement for CPT 32656 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,124.55

uhc

$1,081.54

aetna

$1,144.95

cigna

$1,331.37

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For billing codeCPT 32656
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United
32656$1700.001093760019 - OCEAN COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES LLC, OCEAN COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER223256927 - (NJ) OCEAN COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES, P.C.NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$1300.001609803204 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC, AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON270064844 - (NJ) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$2000.001831665983 - WAXAHACHIE SURGERY CENTER831268553TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$9324.001396211264 - PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC830558319 - (FL) PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$19565.001881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$6991.001538146931 - WILLAMETTE SURGERY CENTER LLC260018738 - (OR) WILLAMETTE SURGERY CENTER, P.C.ORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$4128.001992034763 - CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC270564540 - (AR) CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$7562.001780964866 - BAPTIST PLAZA SURGICARE, LP, NASHVILLE ENDOSURGERY CENTER800033564TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$5539.001114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$3279.001477584621 - HANOVER NJ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, HANOVER ENDOSCOPY CENTER201272329 - (NJ) HANOVER NJ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$9698.001023218500 - SAN MARTIN SURGERY CENTER LLC202999408 - (NV) SAN MARTIN SURGERY CENTER LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$2824.001295851137 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC200435814 - (AR) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$6323.001609815075 - ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE, LLC202961633 - (GA) ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$2180.001821067554 - OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF DALLAS752774028 - (TX) OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32656$9650.001093772840 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN BEACH, LLC651198731 - (FL) THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN BFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 32656 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 32656 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 32656 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
32654-CPTHighThoracoscopy, Surgical; With Control Of Traumatic Hemorrhage
32655-CPTHighThoracoscopy, Surgical; W/Resection-Plication Of Bullae, Includes Any Pleural Procedure When Performed - Rn Review Dos<05/15/2010
32656-CPTHighThoracoscopy, Surgical; With Parietal Pleurectomy
32658-CPTModerateThoracscpy, Surg;W Removl Of Clot Or Foreign Boey From Pericardial Sac

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32656. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 32656 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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